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Beer, lager and ale …

Christine — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:30:34 +0000

I’m not a beer drinker myself, but this illustrated history of English beer taught me a lot of interesting facts. For example, beer was considered far safer to drink than dirty water in the Middle Ages and from the early 18th century, its main rival was gin, would you believe!

Hops became a vital ingredient in the brewing of beer and were mainly grown in Kent and dried in oast houses (barns with round or square towers). I stayed in one overnight some years ago. That was quite an experience.

London’s hidden gardens

Christine — Sat, 28 May 2011 20:40:53 +0000

Hundreds of ‘green-fingered’ residents in London are working together to create gardens and farms in unlikely spaces. Look at The Telegraph’s lovely photos here.

Royal wedding fashion

Christine — Sat, 14 May 2011 08:25:54 +0000

If you want to see the latest in wedding fashion, take a look at these pictures of the best-dressed guests at the Royal Wedding. I can’t say that I like every outfit though!

Unusual British exports

Christine — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:01:20 +0000

You wouldn’t expect a telephone box on the beach, would you? So you might be surprised when you see that there’s one in Antigua. Did you know that London Bridge is now in Arizona and that people in Asia love tea-time products? I must say that lemon curd was never one of my favourites though.

The history of the English pub

Christine — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:55:41 +0000

Would you like to know a bit about the history of the English pub?

Sign language

Christine — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:54:10 +0000

The Telegraph has a nice collection of funny signs with (sometimes) very strange translations.

How stuff works

Christine — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:53:49 +0000

If you interested in learning about how things work, then the HowStuffWorks might be something for you. You’ll find a wealth of information, ranging from fuel cells to computers to jellybeans to the Queen.

Look at the latest in fashion … funky, punky Christmas hairstyles: